The number of moles of oxygen gas used in the complete combustion of 1 mole of glucose is :
1
3
6
12
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UPSC CDS-1 – 2022
Complete combustion of a hydrocarbon or carbohydrate involves reaction with sufficient oxygen to produce carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O). Balancing the chemical equation ensures that the number of atoms of each element is the same on both the reactant and product sides, representing the stoichiometric ratios.